Track Systems Engineer

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

We are looking for a Track Systems Engineer to join our Racing Systems team. Reporting into our Track Systems Manager, this role will support the installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the Standard Communication System providing telemetry, onboard video, and car data to clients.

• Responsible for supporting the deployment, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of radio‑frequency installations during events, ensuring effective radio communication between on‑carsystems and trackside receivers to enable the delivery of telemetry, audio, video and data services to appropriate clients.
• Confident and competent working at heights up to 5m using approved access equipment and safety harness, in accordance with training and safety procedures.
• Competent installation of fibre‑optic and electrical cables and electronic and RF equipment.
• Confident and competent use of utility vehicles, light machinery and tools.
• Electrical and radio frequency wiring and termination.
• Competently install the timing loops, beacons and track temperature sensors in the surface of the track. This involves manual work including digging, soldering, operation of machinery and tools.
• Installation, testing and termination of co‑axial cable and multi core twisted pair data cable used for loop and decoder data communications.
• Inspection, testing and fault finding of optical, electrical and electronic systems including operation of necessary tools and measurement equipment including Optical Power Meters, Digital Multi Meters and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Operate bespoke software applications to initiate, log and monitor race and test sessions from the Media and Technology Centre or from the Event Technical Centre.
• Competent analysis and fault finding of system data and results.
• Technical and mechanical maintenance and repair of fibre optic cable and radio frequency equipment.
• Rig and de‑rig duties to include installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of antenna at heights whilst conforming to existing safety control measures.
• Assist with heavy lifting and manual handling.

• Able to work un‑supervised.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an effective team.
• Excellent organisation and time management, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Experience in a practical, hands‑on technical manual role, such as installation, rigging, outside broadcast, or similar operational environments.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, pressurized environment where deadlines, safety and reliability are critical.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, including following instructions, communicating clearly, and supporting shared objectives.
• Reading, understanding and working to technical drawings.

• Soldering
• Wiring
• Climbing
• Data Analysis
• RF Spectrum Analysis
• Fiber Optics
• Working knowledge of IP addressing, TCP/IP communications

• Degree in Engineering related field (Electronic, Electrical and RF Comms).

Next career move could be progressing to a Senior Engineer.

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit,…